Trotter Talks Names of God, Episode 2

In this episode on the study “Names of God,” Emily Trotter discusses Elohim — God as our Creator. Emily shares resources of books and an interesting sermon on YouTube that you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSR8z_0uW5E

Emily’s Bible Study is LIVE each Wednesday morning at 10am on her Instagram page, @emilybtrotter. You can also find episodes on spumccolumbus.com to watch on demand.

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Announcements this Week!

Important things to remember and mark your calendar!

Acolyte training continues on 26 and Oct. 3. From 4:30 -5:30 pm, in the Sanctuary, our third graders will learn how to carry the flame, how to serve communion and the importance of serving in the church. Please contact Grace Bailey at [email protected]

SPY Fall Retreat to Shocco Springs is coming in October. Contact [email protected].

SPY Unity Night is 9/26 in the Youth Building.

Real Women’s Ministry returns on Thursday, September 23, with a trip to Shiloh to visit “Flowers from the Garden of Eva.” At the garden, we’ll put together our own floral arrangements (bring a container and $1 per stem) from flowers cut fresh from Eva’s field, enjoy refreshments and fellowship. We’ll leave promptly at 6:00 pm and travel in the St. Paul bus. Please let Grace Bailey know if you plan to attend.

Mark your calendars – children’s choirs for ages 5 years old – 1st grade and for ages 2nd to 5th grade have returned! Times are as follows – younger ones (Carol Choir) will go from 5:30 to 6:00, snack supper for the amazing price of $1 for both groups, and then the older children (Covenant Choir) will go from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wayne Martz will be happy to answer all of your questions! Both will meet in room M270 (also known as CWC).

Both the Blessing of the Animals and the Red Cross Blood Drive will be October 3rd.

We hold a current license from
Church Streaming and Podcast License
License Number: CSPL055770
http://streaming.ccli.com/

Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791

The Solution for the Human Heart [Worship]

This Week’s Service:

The Prelude: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” by Gordon Young
The Hymn of Celebration: “Only Trust Him”
The Affirmation of Faith
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer: Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr.
The Hymn of Preparation: “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
The Leader: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Partita” by Franz Xavier Neumuller
The Doxology
The Scripture Lesson: James 4:6-10, 14-15
The Passing of the Peace
The Registration of Attendance
The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
The Children’s Moment by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Anthem: “The King’s Highway” by G. Young
The Sermon: “The Solution for the Human Heart” by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Hymn of Consecration: “I Surrender All”
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Golebet Siest Du, Jesu Christ” by J. S. Bach

Connect: September 18-25, 2021

CONNECTING THROUGH WORSHIP & PRAYER

Sunday, September 19 | Traditional Services (Both In-Person):
8:30AM // ILLGES CHAPEL (M250)
11AM // SANCTUARY (M260) and LIVE STREAMED
Sermon: “The Solution for the Human Heart”
(Rev. John Fugh, Jr.)

Sunday, September 19 | Contemporary Service (In Person):
11AM // FELLOWSHIP HALL (M220)
Sermon: “Religion and Altruism”
(Rev. Dr. Shane Green)

Sunday, September 19 | Live Streaming Worship & Audio:
Only available for the 11 AM Traditional Worship Service
live.spumccolumbus.com or for audio-only call (205) 825-9484

CONNECTING OUR CHILDREN

All Children’s Online events will be posted on St. Paul Kids Instagram account each week – Be sure to check in online every week!

Sunday, September 19 | Children’s Sunday School (All Ages)
@10AM / Youth Building & Main Church Building
Contact Grace Bailey for more information about class locations, teachers, etc.

Sunday, September 19 | Children’s Moment
w/  children meet Shane or John in the Chancel area for a devotional and prayer during the 11AM Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary (M260).

Sunday, September 19 | Cub Scout Meeting
@3PM/ Youth Building Porch/Hewitt Quad
Contact Will Burgin for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | Acolyte Training
@4:30PM in the Sanctuary (M260).
Contact Grace Bailey for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | Carol Choir Rehearsal (Kindergarten & First Grades)
@5PM in the Contemporary Worship Center (M270)
Contact Wayne Martz for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Second – Fifth Grades)
@6PM in the Contemporary Worship Center (M270)
Contact Wayne Martz for more information.

CONNECTING OUR YOUTH

Sunday, September 19 | SPY Sunday School (Pancakes & Prayer)
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@10AM / Lounge downstairs in the Youth Building.

Sunday, September 19 | SPY Fellowship /Study Groups/ Activities
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@5:30PM in the Youth Building and on the Quad

Wednesday, September 22 | SPY Mid-week Bible Study
w/ Laura Marvets & Logan Ogletree
@5:30PM in Room Y206 located in the Youth Building.

CONNECTING THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Sunday, September 19 | Seekers Class (M234)
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @10AM. Contact Mary Lou for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | Bridges Class (M235)
w/ Mark Ellis @10AM. Contact Mark for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | College/Young Adult Class (Youth Office)
w/ Jay Marvets @ 10AM. Contact Jay for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | Wildwood Class (M150)
w/ Evelyn Barfield @9:45AM. Contact Evelyn for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | Welcome In Class (Y104)
w/ Buddy Cooper @10AM. Contact Buddy for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | New Covenant Class (Y101)
w/ Michelle Hudson @10AM. Contact Michelle for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | Library Class (M241)
w/ Tim Farmer @10AM. Contact Tim for more information.

Sunday, September 19 | Wesley-Miller-Wilson Class (M232)
w/ Joe Morrow @10AM. Contact Joe for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES

Tuesday,  September 21 | Tuesday Morning Bible Study
1st & 2nd Thessalonians
w/ Rev. Dr. Shane Green @10A in M232 and live-streamed @spumccolumbus.com.
Contact Kathy Hollon for more information.

Tuesday, September 21 | Grace Bible Study
The Study of Deuteronomy
w/ Grace Bailey @11AM – 12:15PM in room M234
Contact Grace for more information.

Tuesday,  September 21 | Telephone Bible Study
The Book of Matthew
w/ Rev. John Fugh @4PM at By Phone – 205.825.9484
Contact John for more information.

Wednesday, September 22 | Online Bible Study: The Names of God
w/ Emily Trotter @10:00AM Online
Live on Instagram @Emily Trotter.

Thursday, September 23 | Preschool Moms’ Bible Study
w/ Grace Bailey @9:30AM in room M234.

Thursday, September 23 | The Book of Acts Bible Study
w/ Mary Lou Jarrell @12 Noon room M232.

Friday, September 24 | Men’s Morning Bible Study
Study of Corinthians
w/ Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper @6:30AM in M232.
Contact Buddy for more information.

CONNECTING THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES ON DEMAND

“Trotter on JONAH”
w/ Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Celebration of Discipline”
w/ Tommy Bridges and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Work of the Holy Spirit”
w/ Emily Trotter and Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“Trotter on TITUS”
w/Emily Trotter.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

“The Ragamuffin Gospel”
Hosts: Tommy Bridges and John Fugh, Jr.
Series can be accessed on the St. Paul Website.

CONNECTING THROUGH FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, September 22 | Family Night Supper
@6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (M220)
Reservations should be by noon Tuesdays by calling the Church Office (706-327-7419) or going online to spumccolumbus.com/supper/.
New prices for ages: (Family Max – $30)
– 10 years and older= $8
– 3 years – 9 years= $4
– Anyone under 3 years of age is free. 
Menu for this week: Boston Butt, corn on the cob, turnip greens, rolls, salad bar w/ grilled chicken, and sweet potato pie.

Wednesday, September 22 | Family Night Supper Program/Bible Study
@6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (M220)
Continuation of our 9-week Bible Study of the Book of Amos

CONNECTING THROUGH GIVING

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NEWS BREAK! Emily Trotter Reporting on Names of God (Special Youth Invitation!)

Emily Trotter may have missed her true calling as a news reporter! We invite you to Family Night Supper on Wednesdays with Emily’s “Names of God” Bible Study at 6:30. All ages are welcome! On Wednesday nights, this is held in our Youth Building. You can also watch it live on Emily’s Instagram at 10am on Wednesday mornings: @emilybtrotter Episodes will be available on our social media as well.

We hold a current license from
Church Streaming and Podcast License
License Number: CSPL055770
http://streaming.ccli.com/

Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791